レッスンを予約する
Step 1
Read the Article
Read the article to understand the main idea.
記事を読んで、おおよその内容をつかみましょう。
American climber scales Taipei 101 without ropes in 91 minutes
U.S. climber Alex Honnold scaled the Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or safety netting on Jan. 24, watched by thousands of cheering and waving fans as he clambered up one of the world’s tallest buildings.
“Sick,” Honnold said as he got to the top spire of Taiwan’s tallest building after his 91-minute “free solo” ascent, which was organized and broadcast live by Netflix.
“What a beautiful way to see Taipei,” he told reporters after his mission, which was postponed by a day due to wet weather.
The 508-meter Taipei 101, which dominates the city’s skyline, is a major tourist attraction.
The climb, with no safety equipment, took place with the full support and permission of Taipei 101 and the city government.
Executive producer James Smith said it was rare for a building to trust a climber and allow such an event to take place, calling Taipei 101 “a real icon of this country.”
Taiwanese politicians took to social media to thank Honnold and Netflix for putting Taiwan — more accustomed to featuring in global headlines for its semiconductor prowess or Chinese military threats — in the international spotlight with such a different perspective.
(Reuters)
Step 2
Check the Vocabulary and Phrases
Check the following vocabulary and phrases.
以下の単語やフレーズの発音、意味、使い方を確認しましょう。
scale
よじ登る
to climb up a steep surface, such as a wall or the side of a mountain
He scaled the fence at night and quietly entered the garden.
彼は夜にフェンスをよじ登り、静かに庭に入りました。
ascent
登頂
the act of climbing or moving up; a journey that goes up something
The climber completed his ascent to the top of the mountain before sunset.
その登山者は日没前に山の頂上までの登頂を終えました。
dominate
〜で圧倒的な存在感を示す
to be the most important, powerful, or noticeable thing in a place or situation
The famous castle dominates the area and attracts many tourists.
その有名な城はその地域で圧倒的な存在感を示し、多くの観光客を引きつけています。
semiconductor
半導体
a substance, such as silicon, that allows some electricity to flow through it and is used to make electronic devices
The factory produces semiconductors for cars.
その工場は自動車用の半導体を生産しています。
prowess
優位性
a high level of ability or a strong advantage in a particular field
The country is known for its prowess in technology.
その国は技術分野での高い優位性で知られています。
Step 3
Comprehension Questions
Answer the following questions based on the article.
理解度問題に挑戦しましょう。
What made Alex Honnold’s climb of Taipei 101 especially dangerous compared to normal climbs?
Why did Taiwanese politicians thank Alex Honnold and Netflix on social media?
Step 4
Discussion
Share your opinions on the following questions.
以下の質問について、自分の考えを述べてみましょう。
Have you ever been to the top of a very tall building? How did it make you feel?
What part of Alex Honnold’s climb do you think was the most impressive? Please explain your answer.
Would you like to watch a live broadcast of a dangerous challenge like this? Why or why not?
Do you think it is a good idea for a city to allow this kind of event? Why or why not?
If you could try one big challenge in your life, what would you like to do? Why?